Every hamster enclosure needs a running wheel – a plastic or wooden wheel with a solid running base is preferable, and these come in both free-standing models and space-saving models, which are secured directly to the wall of the cage. Cut a semi-circle shape into the toilet paper tube and attach it to the box that you cut the hole in. This will make the top section. A deep enough solid base to accommodate 25cm (10 inches) of suitable bedding for burrowing, sleeping and storing food – read more about suitable bedding for hamsters below The substrate mustn’t be toxic to hamsters, as some bedding will be pouched or swallowed as food will be buried within. The ideal material will meet the following criteria:

Hamsters build a complex range of tunnels underground. Some hamsters burrow as deep as one meter underground, but more commonly, they’ll cease burrowing at around two-thirds of this distance. Hamsters are adorable and curious creatures that exhibit some of the most interesting or baffling behavior. As a hamster owner or a prospective owner of hamsters in the future, you should have an understanding of what these behaviors mean. One commonly discussed aspect of hamster behavior is burrowing. Do all hamsters burrow? Why do to hey burrow in the first place? We've done the research to bring you some solid answers! Safe Material And Transparent Design: the five sides of the hamster burrow box with durable material, the spacious hamster hideout provides hamster with enough digging depth and width, the front with transparent acrylic board can observe the position and movement direction of the small animals at any time. In addition, we have polished every corner smooth of the small animal digging box to get your pet away from from harm when digging and exploring.Biology Letters confirms that captive hamsters, especially Syrians, are invariably nocturnal, which will be reflected in their behavior. It’s important to remember where your hamster likes to toilet when you clean and layout the cage so that one area is consistently the toilet. That makes spot cleaning the area much easier and reduces the overall cage cleaning needed.

Hamsters are generally easy keepers, but that doesn’t mean they can’t get bored sitting in the same environment day in and day out. If you have a hamster, you will want to ensure that he or she is receiving the mental and physical stimulation necessary to thrive. a) The substrate depth available*. As said above, the Savic HH doesn't actually have a very deep base compared to the physical size of a Syrian hamster. Cardboard against the bars can work, but a better longterm plan is using vinyl flooring offcuts secured on with garden wire, as that's wipeable. If you want to get really fancy you can buy cut-to-size acrylic you can see through. All of these options should be attached on the outside of the cage for best safety. Because your hamster will likely spend a large chunk of his evening running on his wheel, you may want to look into the “squeak-free” models that are popular. Use Tunnel Systems For Hamster Enrichment Hamster enrichment does not need to be elaborate or expensive. In fact, it will cost you nothing at all to take your hamster outside for some play time and/or bring some items from nature into his enclosure. I also really love providing hay and/or straw. You can mix this in to give a bit more structure to the substrate, or you can just add a layer on top. It provides more depth in a less messy way, and nicely replicates hams walking through natural grasslands. Hay especially can make them smell really nice.

Potential Burrowing Problems

Hamsters are extremely short-sighted, so negotiating the world underground is no more challenging than it would be on the surface. Wild hamsters rely on their senses of smell, touch, and hearing. Burrowing in Pet Hamsters Using a mixture of nesting materials is better than just one, as it provides more enrichment for the hamster, allowing them to make decisions and construct more complex structures. Litter